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The latest from Grand River Hospital
Grand River Hospital to begin recruitment process as president and CEO announces retirement for September
January 15, 2018Grand River Hospital will begin a recruitment process to replace president and chief executive officer Malcolm Maxwell, who has announced his intention to retire on September 28th, 2018. He has served in the role since June 2007, leading the hospital through growth, change and improvement.
Grand River Hospital tops Canadian hospitals for blood donation in 2017
January 4, 2018GRH has become the top hospital in Canada for lifesaving blood donations in 2017. Staff, physicians and volunteers gave an amazing 571 units last year.
How to make your new year's resolution a success
January 3, 2018GRH health professionals offer advice on how you can get your new year's resolution off to a good start.
Congratulations to CT scanner team members, winners of GRH's award of excellence
December 12, 2017GRH’s CT scanner team has won the hospital’s latest award of excellence for their compassionate care in a very busy department. 14 technologists conduct 23,000 exams every year, providing medical images to support care in many key departments.
Grand River Hospital physicians support mental health program development in Guyana
December 5, 2017Several physicians from Grand River Hospital have returned from Guyana after providing their expertise to practitioners in the country’s mental health system.
Cindy Rogers of environmental services wins GRH award of excellence
December 1, 2017Cindy Rogers of environmental services has won GRH’s latest award of excellence for her work supporting patients, her staff, and the broader hospital community.
Grand River Hospital posts fourth consecutive year among Canada’s top ten hospitals for patient safety
November 30, 2017For the fourth straight year, Grand River Hospital has placed in the top ten hospitals in Canada when comparing patient survival rates.
Partnership provides stronger support for patients leaving rehabilitation program at GRH Freeport Campus
November 27, 2017A new tool in use by staff at Grand River Hospital and the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) is helping patients better manage their own care after leaving hospital.
A salute to our youngest patients: GRH marks World Prematurity Day
November 16, 2017Grand River Hospital is pleased to mark World Prematurity Day on November 17th by recognizing our smallest patients and their families who have benefited from specialized care right here in Waterloo Region.
Waterloo Wellington patients with liver tumours to benefit from advanced treatments at GRH
November 9, 2017Patients in Waterloo Region and Guelph Wellington with liver tumours now have access to a pair of advanced procedures providing life-saving care closer to home.